Foreign citizens with permanent residency status in France must apply for a visa from the prefecture in their place of residence even if the document of residency bears the indication "without territorial restriction", as the law regulating the issue of permanent residence permits is not applicable in the Overseas Territories, which include New Caledonia.

Citizens of other nationalities must apply for a short-term visa from the French embassy, consulate or prefecture in their place of residence.

Possession of a metropolitan French residence permit does not constitute an exemption from applying for a visa, such as a Schengen visa, which extends to New Caledonia.

If there are difficulties in obtaining visas, kindly communicate immediately with the:

It is very important for representatives to send us their completed travel and accommodation details forms, indicating their expected time of arrival and passport details, as early as possible to enable us to help in the issuance of their visas.